Bento Sushi franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Bento Sushi franchise fee is $2,000 to $100,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $2,600 to $171,800, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Bento Sushi FDD.
What are the Bento Sushi franchise fees and investment?
The Bento Sushi franchise requires a franchise fee of $2,000 to $100,000 and a total initial investment of $2,600 to $171,800. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $2,000 to $100,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $2,600 to $171,800 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | 63 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Bento Sushi investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Bento Sushi's minimum investment of $2,600 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. No other food & restaurant brand in the database starts at a lower investment. Its franchise fee starting at $2,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Bento Sushi belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Bento Sushi FDD?
Verify six parts of the Bento Sushi Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Bento Sushi discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Bento Sushi?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Bento Sushi:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Winchell's Donut House | $0 | $3,400 to $71,700 |
| Champs Chicken | $0 | $9,000 to $349,000 |
| Chick Fil A (Franchise Program) | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Stickhouse | $2,500 to $40,000 | $12,100 to $694,900 |
| Candy Bouquet | $7,000 to $35,000 | $12,470 to $517,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bento Sushi franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Bento Sushi franchise ranges from $2,600 to $171,800, including a franchise fee of $2,000 to $100,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Bento Sushi franchise?
Bento Sushi lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Bento Sushi locations are there?
Bento Sushi reported 63 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Bento Sushi been franchising?
Bento Sushi started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Bento Sushi and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bento Sushi. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.